Game: Name that road!

[Alex321]

well done @roubaixtuesday
Its called Bent Ln hence @Aravis's clue, who had clearly solved it but presumably couldn't be arsed to set the next one. the piston / tractor / crankshaft chat were not clues.

I was looking for places which were anagrams of engine

 

[T4tomo]

Although we have plenty of climbs like that in the Peak District, it isn't a Peak District climb...unless it's a weird one in the far south PD that I never get to.

I suspect its further North. looks like a valley running N or NW to S / SE, quite steep sides obviously and distinctive stone, Pennines somewhere I think, Y Dales or N Pennines, fairly high altitude but not unduly so. Looks instantly recognisable if someone has cycled it, although that isn't always the case on here!

Its like mirror image and smaller scale UK version of gorge de nesque nr Mt Ventoux

 

[Aravis]

I was looking for places which were anagrams of engine

One thing I learnt from this thread is that it's all too easy to leave false clues. But having said that, I don't think a setter would italicise the anagram indicator word.

I recognised the Tissington one immediately, having nervously driven through the ford with a diesel-engined car some years ago. I have some potentially good ones but they'll take time (which I don't have today) to extract and I've had plenty of goes already.

Searching for "bent ford" leads to this excellent picture (there's a stern copyright warning on this site so I haven't copied the image):

https://www.beenthere-donethat.org.uk/tissington01big.html

The cyclist in the latest picture could be a pilgrim to the demon Ba'al.

 

[ColinJ]

One thing I learnt from this thread is that it's all too easy to leave false clues. But having said that, I don't think a setter would italicise the anagram indicator word.

I recognised the Tissington one immediately, having nervously driven through the ford with a diesel-engined car some years ago. I have some potentially good ones but they'll take time (which I don't have today) to extract and I've had plenty of goes already.

Searching for "bent ford" leads to this excellent picture (there's a stern copyright warning on this site so I haven't copied the image):

https://www.beenthere-donethat.org.uk/tissington01big.html

The cyclist in the latest picture could be a pilgrim to the demon Ba'al.

I thought it looked Welsh!

I am just getting up and someone else will get it before I return from my late breakfast.

 

[Dogtrousers]

I was looking for places which were anagrams of engine

I was wondering about the significance of diesel and tractors.

I still am in fact. But not much.

 

[roubaixtuesday]

The cyclist in the latest picture could be a pilgrim to the demon Ba'al.

Certainly feels that way when trying to hold his wheel. He's my height but probably 15-20kg lighter. The [redacted].

 

[lazybloke]

B4391 near Bala. I was last there about 30 years ago, but I recognised it immediately; very distinctive. An amazing view coming the other way.

https://goo.gl/maps/rR3biL3YeT527WBXA

 

[roubaixtuesday]

B4391 near Bala. I was last there about 30 years ago, but I recognised it immediately; very distinctive. An amazing view coming the other way.

View attachment 614221 https://goo.gl/maps/rR3biL3YeT527WBXA

'tis an awesome road. Here's that view the other way, taken during a puncture stop

Your turn.

 

[lazybloke]

Thanks @roubaixtuesday.
Awesome indeed.

The really bizarre thing is I had this exact road lined up for my next go; I nearly fell off my chair when I saw your photo!
Back to the drawing board to find a different photo. Will post a bit later.

 

[lazybloke]

Okay, I've opted for an easy one.

in a slight relaxation of rules I'm not bothered about the road, more a case of you lot identifying that the building is (whilst I dream of being there).

Name that road er establishment!

 

[T4tomo]

Okay, I've opted for an easy one.

in a slight relaxation of rules I'm not bothered about the road, more a case of you lot identifying that the building is (whilst I dream of being there).

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Name that road er establishment!

It's a pub! Do I win.. Or did you have something more specific in mind?

 

[roubaixtuesday]

Black Sheep Brewery, Masham

"Gun Bank"

A complete lucky guess - thought pub, industrial, maybe brewery? What breweries do I know of!

 

[lazybloke]

Black Sheep Brewery, Masham

"Gun Bank"

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A complete lucky guess - thought pub, industrial, maybe brewery? What breweries do I know of!

There's a fair bit of cycling in the area, so I figured it wouldn't take long even if people don't share my taste for Theakston's (and Black Sheep, adjacent). Slurp!
Over to you

 

[roubaixtuesday]

OK, this is a very famous spot, and clues abound, so on your toes, I expect it to go very quickly.

But was was a memorable ride and makes me very happy to think back to it on a soaking wet autumn afternoon.

Name that road!

 

[youngoldbloke]

Up above the viaduct near Monsal Head Hotel
England - Google Maps